Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of other and unspecified sites (C41) ICD-10-CM
The C41 code range covers malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of other and unspecified sites with 7 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 6 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the C41 Range 7 codes · 6 billable
- C41 Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of other and unspecified sitesNon-billable
- C41.0 Malignant neoplasm of bones of skull and face
- C41.1 Malignant neoplasm of mandible
- C41.2 Malignant neoplasm of vertebral column
- C41.3 Malignant neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle
- C41.4 Malignant neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx
- C41.9 Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the C41 range.
Malignant Mandible Neoplasm
A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the mandible.
About the C41 Code Range
These cancers affect bone or joint cartilage. The subdivisions identify the affected site when it is specified.
C41.0 identifies skull and facial bones, while C41.1 identifies the jawbone. C41.2 identifies the spine. C41.3 groups the ribs, breastbone and collarbone. C41.4 groups the pelvic bones, sacrum and tailbone. C41.9 identifies bone or joint cartilage cancer when the site is unspecified.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the C41 range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 6 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the C41 range classify?
The range classifies malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of other and unspecified sites. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
